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There are 13 intercity buses per day from Long Beach to San Diego. Traveling by bus from Long Beach to San Diego usually takes around 2 hours and 55 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US bus can make the trip in just one hour and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 94 mi (152 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 35m |
| Cheapest price | $25.98 |
| Trips per day | 12 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 2 |
Average score for buses from Long Beach to San Diego
(Based on 3 ratings and reviews)
5.0
It was so much better than the Greyhound trip in the opposite direction that seemed to stop every 20 minutes. The Flixbus was direct and even arrived ahead of schedule.
5.0
Pros: Friendly staff. Cons: Rebooking trips are really expensive. Tips: None.
Bus tickets for a trip from Long Beach to San Diego cost $33.54 on average. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Long Beach to San Diego is expected to be between $33 and $37. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is February 13, 2025, when tickets are available for February 13, 2025. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just $33.
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 28 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $3.43 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Long Beach to San Diego that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 7 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 7 | 2h 39m | $31.62 |
| Greyhound | 7 | 3h 1m | $36.05 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 7 trips per day from Long Beach to San Diego, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 7 bus trips from Long Beach to San Diego every day, with the average journey taking around 3 hours and 1 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to San Diego usually start from $26.
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 55 minutes to cover the 94 miles from Long Beach to San Diego. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 35 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Long Beach to San Diego for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 6:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Long Beach to San Diego, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 13 scheduled buses that travel from Long Beach to San Diego every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 12 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Long Beach to San Diego; ticket prices start at $50.10.
San Diego is known as "America's Finest City" for its sunny weather, white-sand beaches, and dazzling attractions from Belmont Park to SeaWorld. San Diego's 70 miles of pristine beaches include such gems as Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla Cove, and Coronado Beach. The city's strong surfing culture may even inspire you to rent a surfboard and catch the epic waves, bro.
Visitors can spend days getting lost in Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre cultural hub which features 16 museums, immaculate gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The historic heart of the city, Old Town, showcases San Diego's heritage and ties to Mexican culture, while other sights like the USS Midway pay tribute to the city's military and maritime history. Leave time for some evening exploring, too! San Diego is rated the #1 best city for craft beer in America, so don't miss out on the bars in the Gaslamp Quarter: 16 walkable blocks packed with nightlife and young crowds.
Two airports, as well as many bus and train options, mean it is easy to get to San Diego from afar or from nearby cities like Tijuana, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.
Long Beach has two bus stations with service to San Diego.
Long Bch Bus Station
Shelter 'A' - 107 E First Street
Buses arrive in San Diego at 6 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
San Ysidro Transit Center
San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
La Jolla - UC San Diego
2728 Congress St (Old Town SD)
789 W Harbor Dr - Seaport Village
SDSU - 5716 Hardy Ave
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